Val Gardena Ski Resort Italy
Connected to some of the most extensive skiing in the world through access to the Dolomiti Superski area, Val Gardena ski resort is truly a bucket-list ski destination. Val Gardena ski resort is located in a valley in the South Tyrol area of the Italian Dolomites and is home to three mountain villages; Selva Gardena, S. Cristina and Ortisei.
Here where Italy and Austria collide, Val Gardena hosts beautifully managed pistes that connect into the Dolomites ski area, offering up access to the famous Sellaronda ski circuit. With the Sella Massif at its centre – a stunning mountain range, not to mention a UNESCO World heritage site – this is possibly one of the most scenic skis to be had in Europe.
Some of the best winter sports champions in Europe have spent many an hour carving up the slopes of Val Gardena ski resort and there are state-of-the-art lift facilities in place to minimise queues and maximise your time spent enjoying the pristine slopes. With Tyrolean culture still upheld in the area, Val Gardena ski resort hosts a lively nightlife and fantastic culinary tradition. There is plenty on offer to entertain visitors from gastronomic delights of Italian and traditional dishes to wine bars and happy hour hangouts.
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Val Gardena Transfer time
- Innsbruck
Resort Statistics
Resort Altitude: 1,236km
Resort Skiing: 2,518km
Total Ski Area: 175km
Lifts: 79
Blue Runs: 52km
Red Runs: 105km
Black Runs: 18km
Ski Areas in Val Gardena
Investment in the area has meant that mobility in and around Val Gardena ski resort is as efficient as possible. New lifts and state-of-the-art facilities mean less time spent suspended in mid-air and more time spent carving up the slopes. With the ‘Dolomiti Superski Area Pass’ you have 1,200km of slopes at your fingertips and with 500km of connected slopes around the area, the skiing is as extensive and varied as you might expect from such a resort.
Skiing in Val Gardena
The skiing across Val Gardena ski resort is some of the best to be found in Italy and is well suited to intermediate skiers, although there are options to be enjoyed by beginners and experts too. Whatever your level, the Sellaronda and the huge area covered by Dolomiti Superski certainly has something to offer everyone in your party. The Dolomiti Superski authorities ensure that the slopes are well-groomed and maintained at the highest quality possible.
Ski Schools in Val Gardena
With many ski schools and instructors to choose between, there really is something for everybody.
We’ve partnered with SkiBro, New Generation and Oxygène and highly recommend their services. All of our partners offer fantastic lessons for all ability levels.
Click here to book your ski lessons with our recommended suppliers. If you’re traveling during a peak week be sure to book these well in advance.
Crèches in Val Gardena
The Mini Club Selvi, run by the Selva Ski School, offers a daycare service from Sunday to Friday, between 9am and 4pm for children up to 4 years old. The club operates in the Kinderland area offering a baby drag lift and gentle nursery slopes so children are able to learn to ski in an easy yet fun environment.
Restaurants in Val Gardena
For a restaurant with a view, head south out of Selva di Val Gardena, towards the village of Plan de Gralba to Hotel Chalet Gerard – The Mountain Lodge; facing the peaks of Sassolungo and Sella you can enjoy a delicious meal of traditional dishes with a modern twist.
Après Ski in Val Gardena
As we have come to expect from the Tyrolean ski resorts of the Dolomites, there is plenty of après entertainment to be enjoyed around the valley. Of the three villages, Selva di Val Gardena has the most to offer on the entertainment spectrum. In the perfect location for a beer right at the end of the day, Bar La Stua is at the end of the slopes that take you right into the village. With friendly service, beers galore and a lively atmosphere, it makes for a great après-ski option.
Non-Skiers
There are a range of activities on offer for non-skiers in Val Gardena ski resort. There are numerous walking trails through the area as well as guided snowshoe walks by professional mountain guides. Other winter activities such as tobogganing and ice skating are also available in the surrounding villages of Selva and Ortisei.
